The New Google .zip TLD: Examining Potential Cybersecurity Risks
On May 3rd Google introduced several new top-level domains (TLDs), including the .zip TLD which has generated warnings from the cybersecurity community. TLDs are the suffixes at the end of website addresses (such as .com or .org) and play a crucial role in defining a website's identity. Whenever new TLDs emerge, it is essential to evaluate the potential cybersecurity risks they may introduce. This blog post will explore the dangers of the Google .zip TLD and discuss precautionary measures to safeguard against potential threats.